Became Quote by Marlee Matlin Download Open image “I became deaf when I was 18 months old. And I learned to sign when I was 5 years old.” — Marlee Matlin ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Became Deaf Learned Months Old Sign Years
I took some classes in sign language when I was in my early teens because I was told that I would be completely deaf… — Stephanie Beacham Copy Share Image
I was born deaf, and I gained my hearing back when I was six months old - it was a miraculous event. — Lindsay Pearce Copy Share Image
When I learned to sign and speak at the same time, the whole world opened up to me. That's the beauty of encouraging kids… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
Growing up, I didn't know that there were other deaf people out there. I thought I was the only one. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
At one point during my childhood, I thought I was the only deaf person that walked this planet. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
I am fourth-generation deaf, which means everyone in my immediate family is deaf. So I grew up always having 100 percent accessibility to language… — Shoshannah Stern Copy Share Image
I think that deaf people that grow up, we meet so many people who don't sign well, and so we develop this sixth sense… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
They thought I was deaf when I was a kid because I was always totally off in my own little world. — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
After becoming deaf, I realized that I'd better get an education if I was ever to do anything with my life. — I. King Jordan Copy Share Image
Having deaf parents shaped my whole life because back in the day there was no technology that could help them. — Paul Raci Copy Share Image
Looking back now, thinking about that moment in the lights, with my heart pounding, Oscar in my hand, all I can say is I… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I'm tired of seeing listings of programs I want to watch that aren't closed captioned. And I'm tired of looking for the symbol on… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
We had a dog, Apples. He was 13 years old, toothless, blind and had the worst breath this side of Jabba the Hut. But… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
What the Bleep Do We Know was not written with a deaf person in mind, but when they met me, it clicked with them… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I like to say that the greatest handicap of deafness does not lie in the ear, it lies in the mind. I hope that… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
There are so many people, deaf or otherwise abled, who are so talented but overlooked or not given a chance to even get their… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
When I was 13, I told Henry Winkler I wanted to act. He said, Do it and don't let anyone stand in your way.… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
There are many deaf people who couldn't imagine living in a marriage without someone who doesn't speak their language. For me, I believe that… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
Watch me when people say deaf and dumb, or deaf mute, and I give them a look like you might get if you called… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I hope I inspire people who hear. Hearing people have the ability to remove barriers that prevent deaf people from achieving their dreams. — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I learned to speak first, and then to sign. I have never really known what it was like to hear, so I cant compare… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
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In my relationship, I was giving myself away to make the relationship better, but in actuality, wasn't doing better by doing that. I became… — Jason Mraz Copy Share Image
I was fascinated with the phone system and how it worked; I became a hacker to get better control over the phone company. — Kevin Mitnick Copy Share Image
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